Aww, I love this: It’s the cast of Answer Me 1994 in a group photo shoot for December’s issue of Vogue Korea, which is enough to make me happy to see it. But I particularly appreciate that they get a chance to dress up in fancy (and modern!) duds, lookin’ fashionable in a way that their adorably countrified characters don’t in the drama proper.

I also love the wit in the shot below, with the three boys (Sohn Ho-joon, Kim Sung-kyun, and Baro—or as we know them better, Haitai, Samcheonpo, and Binggeure) holding cellos while Do-hee (aka Yoon-jin) holds up a violin to emphasize how tiny she is, a trait that’s constantly referenced by the gang. And I don’t know what Garbage/Oppa/Jung Woo is wearing, but somehow he makes camo-capris-or-are-they-ajumma-pants look cool.

And not to stir any pots, but… does it say anything that the shoot seems to have decided that Yoo Yeon-seok and Go Ara are the main coupling? Or is the only thing shown by that the fact that some photogs are on Team Chilbongie?

Yoo Yeon-seok said in the magazine’s accompanying interview (which we will all now have to run out and buy, I’m sure) that he’d had a rough time after playing unlikable roles in Introduction to Architecture and Werewolf Boy (people would get mad at him in real life—ah, the perils of being so good at playing jerks), so this is a nice change of pace. He said, “I’d like it if Chilbongie becomes Na-jung’s husband and I can become Korea’s Soondoongie [pure heart, innocent boy].” Oh, I think one of those is already true. Though I’m sure the other thing would help.

Answer Me 1994 broadcasts on tvN on Fridays and Saturday, although this week there will only be one episode, thanks to the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). Episode 11 will air Saturday.

How happy am I that cellos are in this picture and that they seem to be holding the violins decently well. I LOVE this concept! Instrument power!

(Why does Samcheonpo’s cello have tapes on it? Is that a school instrument?! booooo! hehe)

I love little Yoon-jin with a violin next to all her men and the cellos. Basses would’ve been move effective to that visual analogy, but they’re expensive and more unwieldly. Also, Go Ara cleans up so prettily!

I was surprised to find that out, actually. It makes me wonder how much, if at all, will take that into account when penning out the last few scripts and if it will influence the ending in any way. I can’t help but be worried as a Chilbongie fan x]

I feel like the best thing I can do right now is to not sweat over the little details and kill myself in the process. As for the writers I feel like they knew right from the start who’d be endgame. As you can tell, am TRYING to ‘prepare’ myself if things go the other way so as to not be a blubbering mess. :/

2.1.1.2 JoNovember 22nd, 2013 at 3:03 PM

YES, I found this too (that koreans are really on the Oppa bandwagon. I can see why.)

Team Chilbongie all the wayyyy
I can’t help it, how can you not like a man who’s so sure of his feelings and not too afraid to show it? As opposed to one who may or may not have feelings since no one knows ’cause he hides it. Also, I always wanted an elder brother like oppa, so I want Na-jung had an oppa-dongsaeng kind of relationship with Trash :3

that first picture.. does this mean Chilbongie couple, well we still have 10 episodes left that any other namja could be the husband including Binggeure… except for Samcheonpo, or are they missing with us could it be a strong Oppa couple? Thanks, I’m so glad this drama is doing exceptionally well.. Thanks for the pix… They all look dashing and beautiful!

tots! i recall somewhere before the show aired, cant remember where, but it was an explanation of the story was different from reply 1997, where the husband didn’t grow up with the main girl. although i love both, i ship oppa and na jeong. me and chilbong >< *FANGIRLING* anyways, hopefully what i recall may be a mistake.

Kata, Taber, etc.:
In the last picture only Oppa and NJ are holding cellos, while the other guys have violins, so there’s still hope (for us in Team Oppa).
And damn MAMA, why on a Friday? I’m hating award shows so much right now…

Argh, I’m Team Chilbong but just to keep down my expectation, I remind myself that Ara will be presenting at MAMA Awards this weekend with Trash Oppa. Pfft. Anyway, I initially thought the way Ara’s holding the flute looks tad awkward but then I found out that she actually plays flute (..?)

I have to agree with Yoo Yeon-seok … I really really hated him in Werewolf Boy (so much that I think he very well deserved his ending in the movie). Surprisingly, he was able to convince me that he is a nice, sweet and earnest boy in Answer Me 1994 that I root for him since he appears in the show. Kudos to him!

Aww Yoo Yeon-seok. I watched both Architecture and Werewolf Boy and I practically wanted to spork his characters’ eyes out throughout both films. Haha. It’s great that he’s now getting some fan love. Although, why would anyone hate THE actor for a character he’s playing so good? Korean netizens’ logic is beyond me.

It’s true that Netizen’s logic is so illogical from my perspective too…like, why would anyone have to feel guilty that in real life Oppa actually has a girlfriend? I mean, helloooowww, he’s an actor, he’s playing a role in 1994, he’s not really Trash and lives in a Boarding house.

I knew those photos will grace dramabeans! YYS is a good actor.. for gaining my hate on his character in Werewolf Boy.. Now he has our love.. How can you not after he showed us how to eat a burger. Now I am digging his filmography.

I love the photoshoot (especially the couple photo with Chilbong and Na Jung). Hehehe.

I also recall watching Yoo Yeon-seok in Architecure and Werewolf Boy and how I hated him with so much passion, especially in Werewolf Boy where he was a total jerk. But then in Reply 1994, he’s so sweet, kind, and cute. How can I not fall for Yoo Yeon-seok?! UGH. Stop being so perfect Chilbonggie. Lol

as a former trombone player, I’m happy that the trombone was held correctly on the first picture. kudos! but how the french horn is held on that additional picture….oh well, i never really liked the french horn section in my band anyways, them blasting into my face….:P

Hey everyone, I know this is random. So, I’m one of these international audience who’s rooting for chilbongie. And the reason being, the boyish and sincere way he is about his feelings towards na-jung. And he can be cute one minute and then be hot as you please too.
So what’s the reason for rooting for oppa. ( I love Trash’s character but I can’t quiet picture him as husband material)
This is not a debate, its just that I want know if I’m missing a point. If its a culture specific quality then can someone explain?

I am an international fan rooting for oppa from the get go. I actually saw episode one and thought oppa and na jung had far too much chemistry to be blood related.

Whats not to like about oppa he is caring, thoughtful and charming. He is nice to everyone and someone who every girl i believe will be lucky to have as her husband.

The reason i ship him with Na jung though is because the drive each other nuts and irritate each other to no extent, but their complete and utter love for each other is evident.
They would do anything for each other no matter what. The chemistry between the two is off the charts and definitely not oppa kind. Yes he is a great Oppa but their skinship has far crossed the level of platonic relationship. It is not yet spelled out that Oppa sees Na Jung as a women but honestly If a girl you only see as a sister comes to bite your lip wont you push her away.

On a completely personal level i love Jung Woo and he is the best actor in the cast and i just want him to get the girl and be the hero.

Oh. That makes sense to me. Cuz i dint think too much about their relationship in the first two eps.I just assumed they’re just an odd pair. Then the lip biting happened which threw me. But that time I was rooting for haitai.Lol. then eventually chilbongie.
But im kinda seeing oppa in a new light now cuz I dint think of the possibility of him liking her before she ever realized her feelings .let’s see if he makes his move. the preview was lil confusing.
Actually I must agree with loving Jung woo . cuz he’s amazing in the show. I’ve not seen his other works though. I must.

Son Ho Jun is so handsome!
And Ara blows my mind every time I see her out of character!
Chilbongie doesnt look like Chilbongie .-.
Dohee is so cute with her tiny stature, and Baro and Samcheonpo look grown up xD OTL

i love award shows, but seriously annoyed that they want to air the show by replacing reply 1994, now we only have a day of reply 1994, then suffer 6 days without it. damn. i shouldve just waited till the show ended. at least the anticipation wont kill me >< booooo

OMG stop messing with me!!!! i love chilbong but if jung woo gets relegated to the backseat it’ll be such a waste of a good actor! trying to find something not to like about childbong but – i – just – can’t … (hangs head) not loving the pants in this shoot btw.

They look damn cute together. And I guess half Korea already adopted Chilbongie as “Soondoongie”, he’s so adorable.
The whole cast is doing a great job, I love all the characters. But I hope NJ-CB end up together, if not, I will be flipping tables and crying in the corners.

Team CHILBONGI all the way, from when they revealed that oppa wasn’t NJ’s real brother I was angry at the loss of that totally sweet and convincing oppa-dongsaeng relationship. CB and NJ belong together